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On behalf of the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association; WELCOME! We are delighted to invite you to attend The Conference 2017, “BETTER TOGETHER” the premiere MA dental hygiene event, being held September 15th – September 17th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (“the Verve”) in Natick, MA. We have invited Exhibitors on both Friday and Saturday to …Read More

LOBBY DAY Massachusetts Presents Dental Hygiene Day at the State House Please join us and have your voice heard in support of dental hygiene Tuesday February 27, 2018 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Please join us for another exciting day on Beacon Hill to promote the profession of dental hygiene and advance MDHA’s legislative agenda …Read More

It is a great honor to be incoming president of a thriving, professional association such as the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association. For 73 years, MDHA has been making an impact on the profession of dental hygiene for all hygienists practicing in the Commonwealth. Since 1944 when MDHA began with eleven hygienists, membership and partnerships have …Read More

Only in New England will it snow in April! HAPPY SPRING everyone! MDHA has been busy – we had another successful Lobby Day in February with over 180 in attendance! Many thanks to all of the hygienists’ and students who attended it truly was an exciting day on Beacon Hill, our voices were heard. …Read More

In October MDHA held their annual event in honor of Dental Hygiene Month. A visit to The Museum of Russian Icons, a non-profit museum located in Clinton. We were able to view the collection of over 700 Icons and related artifacts, a private collection. All attendees were greeted by our Event Coordinator Mary Kellerman. The …Read More

Rest is Peace Dr. Wilkins – you have been an ICON to the Dental Hygiene Profession and will be missed by us all. Your spirit will remain in your book as it continues to teach. I’m sure as you watch over us all you will be smiling and of course DANCING!!! http://www.pelhamfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=628646

MDHA President Paula Morrison and Immediate Past President E Jane Crocker had the pleasure of presenting a small token of appreciation to Dr. Wilkins at the Annual Esther Wilkins Symposium – MCPHS University. Happy 100TH Birthday Dr. Wilkins, thank you for all that you have done for the profession of Dental Hygiene! CELEBRATE!

It is hard to believe The Conference 2016 “Embracing the Challenge” has passed, Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are quickly moving towards 2017. This years Conference offered Continuing Educations opportunities, Exhibitors, and time to mingle with friends and colleagues. Many thanks to our Conference Chair Sandra Nicholas, Business Manager Ruthann Zamarro and their …Read More

Each year 2 student scholarships are awarded to ADHA Annual Session. The recipients for the 2016 award were Sara Jones (front right) from Mt. Ida College and Vanessa Powers (top left) from Cape Cod Community College. It was a pleasure to have them attend and would like to share their stories… Sara Jones (front right) …Read More

Reflecting on this past year serving as your President and what we’ve been able to accomplish together, but also where we are going and what we plan to accomplish in this next year. It has been a busy year and it did go by rather quickly. I have learned a lot and am looking forward …Read More